OXFORD, Miss. – A partnership between North Mississippi Health Services and the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is giving patients at one rural clinic a higher level of health care while extending the decades-long relationship between NMHS and Ole Miss. Tupelo-based NMHS’s arrangement with the pharmacy school enables Adam Pate, UM clinical associate professorRead the story …
Partnership Expands Health Care in Union County
Support of UM School of Pharmacy helps clinic improve care for patients
October 25, 2022 by
New Biology Chair Aims to Lift Program to New Heights
Sixue Chen brings focus on plant efficiency and desire to increase student opportunities
October 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sixue Chen, an accomplished biological researcher and new chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Mississippi, plans to use agricultural research and outreach to elevate the program nationally. Chen, who specializes in systems biology of plant stress response, came to UM from the University of Florida, where he conductedRead the story …
Scholarships for Chemical Engineering
Reagan estate gift funds assistance for Ole Miss students
October 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Jim and Norma Reagan held the University of Mississippi close in their hearts, and an estate gift ensures their legacies will live on through scholarships for chemical engineering students. The couple established the Jimmy M. and Norma S. Reagan Engineering Scholarship Endowment in 2016, and the recent estate gift broughtRead the story …
Grishams Commit Estate Gift to Transforming Lives
Bequest to support mission of Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement
October 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Vaughn Grisham, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Mississippi, believes his life’s purpose is to raise the quality of life for others, so much so that he founded an institute focused on that. Recently, the former McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement, housed on the Ole Miss campus,Read the story …
‘The Movement Made Us’ Authors to Speak at UM
Book tells story of original Freedom Rider and civil rights activist
October 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Authors David Dennis Jr. and David Dennis Sr. are set to host a conversation Tuesday (Oct. 25) at the University of Mississippi about their book, “The Movement Made Us: A Father, a Son and a Legacy of a Freedom Ride.” “I’m so excited for this event,” said Derrick Harriell, the university’s interimRead the story …
New York Times Opinion Editor Inspires UM Journalism Students, Faculty
Kathleen Kingsbury discusses state of profession during campus visit
October 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kathleen Kingsbury, opinions editor at The New York Times, discussed her career and challenges she faced along the way, as well as offered insight and advice, during an Oct. 13 visit to the University of Mississippi. Kingsbury participated in a panel discussion, visited classes and stopped by the S. Gale Denley StudentRead the story …
Honors College Scholarships Support High-achieving Students
More than $600,000 awarded to freshmen from Mississippi and across the globe
October 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College awarded more than 20 scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year, continuing a 25-year tradition of supporting top students with new and established scholarship endowments. “Our scholarships help us recruit top students from all over the world,” said Ethel Scurlock, Honors College dean. “Top-tierRead the story …
Study Shows Female Executives Help Boost Bottom Line
Women in leadership can improve customer orientation, financial performance
October 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new study co-authored by a University of Mississippi marketing professor shows that women in executive corporate leadership positions have a positive impact on customer orientation, which can lead to financial gains. “Women bring unique strengths to top management teams,” said Saim Kashmiri, associate professor of marketing and co-author of the research.Read the story …
UM, Community Partners Hosting Oxford-Lafayette Health Fair
Free event provides vaccinations, resources and information to public
October 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Residents of Oxford and Lafayette County are invited to a free health fair, hosted by the University of Mississippi, Lafayette County Chapter of the NAACP and MississippiCare, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday (Oct. 22) at the Oxford Activity Center. Free parking is available, and the new bivalent COVID booster shot willRead the story …
Daily Mississippian Editor Selected for New York Times Corps
Rabria Moore gets career-building advice, networking and experiences
October 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The editor-in-chief of The Daily Mississippian, student newspaper at the University of Mississippi, has been selected to participate in a New York Times journalism program designed to mentor young journalists. Rabria Moore, a senior from Durant, was chosen to be part of The New York Times Corps, a talent pipeline program forRead the story …